With jury selection moving faster than expected, a judge last week set two possible dates in April for opening statements in the Aurora theater shooting case.
The trial had been expected to open in May or early June, but Judge Carlos A. Samour …
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Colorado mental health professionals would be barred from practicing gay conversation therapy with minors under a bill given initial approval last week by the state House.
The sponsor of the bill, Democratic Rep. Paul Rosenthal, a gay lawmaker …
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What's been a sleepy legislative session is about to ramp up as Colorado lawmakers head into the final two months with significant debates pending, including the annual budget, increasing oversight on police, and whether to pass new fracking …
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Ten sheriffs from three different states sued Colorado on March 5 for decriminalizing marijuana — joining a handful of recent legal challenges urging courts to strike down the state's legalization of recreational pot.
The sheriffs from …
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Two new event centers coming to the south metro area will offer people a new gathering place for special occasions.
The Falls Event Center coming to Centennial will be a 14,300-square-foot building near the southeast corner of East Costilla …
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Democrats are spearheading a package of legislation aimed at expanding oversight of Colorado law enforcement and placing limits on their power, a response to allegations of excessive force both in the state and nationally.
The proposals include …
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Littleton Public Schools does not have a safety crisis on its hands, according to professionals brought in to address its safety and mental-health advisory committee during a four-hour workshop held on Feb. 28.
“You are above most districts in …
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South Metro Housing Options board member Esther Varela knows a lot about what the agency's clients need and want, because she's one of them.
Varela, 40, grew up in Denver. She got married, had three boys and moved to Littleton, where she got a …
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Say bye-bye to red-light cameras in Littleton.
On March 3, Littleton City Council voted unanimously to not renew its contract with American Traffic Solutions, the company that operates the camera …
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The South Metro Fire Rescue Authority is taking applications for its citizen fire academy. Running from April 15 to June 3 on Wednesdays from 6 to 10 p.m., participants will receive an opportunity to see behind the scenes of fire department …
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